First Speakers Language Gathering

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Lifting up the voices of our elders

The First Speakers Language Gathering is a space for first language speakers and fluent language speakers to gather and discuss planning around sqilxʷ education, culture, and well-being.

Honoraria and travel support will be provided to fluent speakers only. Non-fluent speakers and language learners are welcome to join and listen!

Day 1 (5 pm – 8 pm): Reception dinner for visiting, laughing, and grounding ourselves in the purpose of the gathering.
Day 2 (9 am – 5 pm): Discussions and planning around sqilxʷ education, culture, and wellbeing. Social visits in the evening.
Day 3 (9 am – 2:30 pm): Wrap-up discussions, next steps, farewells.
Open to Syilx nation Members only | Spaces are limited!
Open to Syilx Nation Members only

 

Event Date:
November 1-3, 2024

Event Location:
Prestige Hotel Vernon, 4411 32 St, Vernon BC V1T 9G8

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Jennifer Lewis, Wellness Manager at Wellness.Manager@syilx.org or 250-826-7844 OR smx̌icnátkʷ Cree Whelshula, Executive Director of kʷu cnxiʔ (We Join In) Nonprofit at kwucnxi@gmail.com